PHOTONWARES 8×8 Fiber Optic Switch Module User Manual

PHOTONWARES 8×8 Fiber Optic Switch Module

Specifications

• Product: 8×8 Fiber Optic Switch Module
• Version: 1.0 (09/19/2023)
• Document Number: UM20230919.001
• Brand: Photonwares
• Function: 8×8 MEMS Fiber Optic Switch
• Control Interface: GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• Network Compatibility: Standard network management protocols
• Installation: 1U box housing

User Interface and Operation

Front Panel

1. Power Indicator: Turns green when powered on.
2. Signal Input Channels: 8 in total.
3. Signal Output Channels: 8 in total.

Rear Panel

1. Ethernet port
2. Power supply and switch
3. RS232 port (Not Available)

Operation

1. Plug in the 100-240 AC power supply.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Check the green LED on the front panel to ensure the module is powered on.
4. Connect the Ethernet port to the computer using a Twisted pair cable. Configure both devices in the same IP segment.
5. Type the IP address from the website banner into your computer’s browser to access the WEB GUI.

Follow the PC settings:

• IPv4 Address: 192.168.0.80 (can be any from 4-254)
• IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• IPv4 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
• IPv4 DNS Server: 168.95.1.1

Summary

The 8×8 MEMS FIBER Optical switches establish optical signal paths passively in milliseconds supporting all date rates, ideally suited to manage and monitor large optical networks intelligently and remotely. It has a unique 8×8 function. The MEMS switches are reliable with longevity suited for continuous operation. The control is a net-based GUI that is compatible with standard network management protocols. It is housed in a 1U box.

The user manual provides the following information

• User interface operation
• Ethernet GUI use

Note:

• For High power using, please clean the LC/PC connectors every time before using
• When cleaning fiber connectors, please make sure no laser input for safety

User interface and operation

Front Panel

Figure 1. Front Panel

1. Power Indicator, turn green when power on.
2. Signal input channels, 8 in total.
3. Signal output channels, 8 in total.

Rear Panel

Figure 2. Rear Panel

1. Ethernet port
2. Power supply and switch
3. RS232 port (Not Available)

Operation
To use this module,

1. Plug in the 100-240 AC power supply.
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. Check the green LED on the front panel, if it turns on then the module is powered on.
4. Use Twisted pair cable to connect Ethernet port with computer and configure the device and computer in the same IP segment, then type the IP address from the website banner in your computer to go into the WEB GUI. Please follow:

PC settings:

• IPv4 Address: 192.168.0.80 (can be any from 4-254)
• IPv4 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• IPv4 Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
• IPv4 DNS Server: 168.95.1.1
• WEB address：192.168.0.3, default user name for WEB： admin, password：admin.

GUI

The GUI is used to control the 8×8 MEMS switch, it supports to create a new operation sequence or load and edit an existing operation sequence, keep it looping for certain times and other functions. All the functions are on the menu and the main window.

Switch Setting

1. Click “Switch” to enter the switch position setting page.

2. Two switch statuses and running time for each status can be set here. The switch will run in the first status; when the first status’ running time is complete, it will switch to the second status. After the second status is done, it will stop or start the next loop.
   Tips: The input channels can connect to no output channels, and the different input channels cannot use the same output channel simultaneously

3. The input/output power monitor is under the channel setting. It displays the power in real-time. (unit: dBm)

4. At the bottom of this page, you can set the number of the loops. Click “ Run” to finish the switch setting and start the loop, and click “Stop” to end the loop early.

Figure 3. GUI switch setting

Modify Web Address

1. Click “Basic” to enter the Network setting page.
2. Make Sure the DHCP Client is “Disable”.
3. Enter the new Web address both in “Static IP Address” and “Client Destination HostName/IP”.
4. Click “Apply” and “Reboot”:

Tips :

1. After reboot the Web address is changed so you need to enter the new address to access the GUI.
2. The “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway” and “DNS Sever” can be changed, but you should also change the computer’s network setting to access the GUI.
3. The “DHCP Client” must be “Disable”. When it is “Enable”, it will get the IP address automatically.

Figure 4. GUI Network setting

Modify Username and Password

1. Click “Security” to enter the Username and Password setting page.
2. Type new username and click “Apply” to change the username.
3. Enter old password and new password and click “Apply” to change the password.

Figure 5. GUI Username and Password setting

Documents / Resources

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